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Favor

Pronunciation: [ f-AYV-er ]

Boy Name #11,934 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Favor is a boy name, recorded for 8 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced f-AYV-er.

Parents who love the name Favor often also consider Fannie, Fanny, Fay .

Quick Facts

Gender
Boy
Popularity Rank
#11,934
Total SSA Count
8

Nicknames

Fav Fay Favie

Also a Girl Name

Favor is also used as a girl name, ranked #4539.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Favor

Is Favor a boy or girl name?
Favor is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #11934. As a girl name, it is ranked #4539. Favor is more commonly used as a girl name.
How do you pronounce Favor?
Favor is pronounced f-AYV-er.
How popular is the name Favor?
Favor is currently ranked #11934 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Favor?
Common nicknames for Favor include Fav, Fay, and Favie.
Is Favor a common or rare name?
Favor is an uncommon name, ranked #11934 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Favor

Favor is a boy name .

Is Favor a boy or girl name? Favor is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #11,934 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #4,539. Favor is more commonly used as a girl name.

Favor is currently ranked #11,934 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Favor include Fav, Fay, and Favie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

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